Printed T-shirts were in limited use by 1942 when an Air Corps Gunnery School T-shirt appeared on the cover of Life magazine. In the 1960s, printed T-shirts gained popularity for self-expression as well for advertisements, protests, and souvenirs.
After Luncheon by Morisot Food TrayImpressionist painter Berthe Morisot became the most expensive female artist at auction in 2014 when Christie’s in London sold her feathery portrait of a young redhead in a straw hat and purple dress for $10.9 million.
The 1881 painting, “After Lunch,” toppled the record set last year by a $10.7 million Louise Bourgeois sculpture—and underscores collectors’ willingness to splurge on major examples by classic Impressionists like Morisot, who is best known for her soothing views of women in domestic settings.
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Mom Comic Book, Pop Art Decal Baby CreeperMother’s Day is a modern celebration honoring one’s own mother, as well as maternal bonds, motherhood, and the influence of mothers in society. It is celebrated on various days in several parts of the world, most commonly in the months of March or May. It complements similar celebrations honoring family members, such as Father’s Day and Siblings Day.
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